Warehouse Associate

Aerotek; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk for a short-term project in Perth Amboy, NJ. The role focuses on inspecting, reworking, and assembling product kits in a warehouse environment, adhering to quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities include kit assembly, packaging corrections, and verifying order contents. The ideal candidate will work on a 3rd shift, stay on-site, and contribute to a fast-paced team with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail to identify defects and discrepancies.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-based assembly line setting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect packages for defects or missing components.
• Rework packaging issues to meet quality standards.
• Assemble kits according to SOPs and instructions.
• Prepare products for distribution with correct labeling and packaging.
• Verify contents before finalizing each order.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow procedures.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Overnight shift experience

Teamwork

Stamina for standing

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk supports a short-term project by inspecting, reworking, and assembling product packages in a warehouse environment. This role focuses on assembling kits, correcting packaging or assembly issues, and preparing products for accurate and timely distribution while meeting defined quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming and existing packages for defects, inaccuracies, or missing components.
• Rework and correct packaging issues to ensure all products meet established quality standards.
• Assemble kits according to written instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare products and kits for distribution, ensuring accurate labeling and packaging.
• Verify package contents and completeness before finalizing each order.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures at all times.
• Meet or exceed daily productivity and quality expectations.
• Work effectively in an assembly line setting and coordinate tasks with team members.
• Support inventory-related tasks such as counting and tracking items as needed.
• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work the assigned overnight schedule and be available for some Saturday shifts as required.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working in a warehouse, distribution center, or production environment.
• Warehouse and general labor experience, including handling packaging materials.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify package defects, missing components, and assembly issues.
• Ability to ensure all packages are corrected and completed accurately.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Ability to work overnight hours on a 3rd shift schedule.
• Ability to work some Saturdays as part of the project schedule.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with assembly and kitting tasks or willingness to learn these skills through training.
• Familiarity with kitting, inventory, and packing processes in a warehouse or production setting.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment and on an assembly line.
• Reliability and punctuality in adhering to scheduled shifts.
• Openness to a short-term project assignment with potential for extension or permanent opportunities.

Why Work Here?

You join a team-oriented warehouse environment that offers a consistent overnight schedule and immediate hands-on work. The role provides a straightforward set of responsibilities, allowing you to quickly contribute and see the results of your efforts. This short-term project offers the opportunity to gain additional warehouse and production experience, build practical skills in assembly and kitting, and potentially be considered for longer-term opportunities.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse and distribution environment with an assembly line setup. You will spend most of the shift standing, inspecting packages, assembling kits, and performing package rework in a fast-paced setting. The schedule follows a 3rd shift, typically 8:30 PM to 7:30 AM Monday through Thursday, with four workdays per week and some Saturdays required. The work involves handling packaging materials and inventory items in a production-style setting, following established safety and operational procedures throughout the overnight shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Perth Amboy, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Perth Amboy,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.